Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally

The ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.

Top 10 Reasons Cybersecurity Professionals Join ISSA

• Build professional relationships
• Keep up on developments in information security/risk/privacy
• Content of chapter meetings
• Professional development or educational programming offerings
• Earn CPEs/CPUs
• Learn practical/best practices solutions
• Career information and employment opportunities
• Advance the profession
• Give back to the profession
• Develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals

Join today and start enjoying these ISSA member benefits!

Local Chapters

No other professional information security organization provides local networking and educational opportunities. The ISSA's157 chapters and its members can become your strongest allies when support is needed to get the job done. Visit the Chapter Directory to find a local chapter near you.

Professional Networking

Deepen existing business relationships and make new contacts on a regular and on-going basis. The networking opportunities ISSA provides goes beyond the exchange of business cards. As you attend local chapter meetings, become active on a committee or take a prominent leadership role, you’ll forge lasting ties with others all who have common professional interests and similar business concerns. These relationships will be rich, ongoing sources of inspiration and ideas. Learn what other IS professionals in your area are doing, and share your experiences and successes with colleagues in other ISSA chapters. Contacts developed through networking are extremely beneficial for benchmarking security practices and as a resource for you to validate security product functionality.

Education

The ISSA Chapter meetings, regional events, and the annual conference serve as vital educational and professional resources, offering in-depth and timely information about the information security industry. Meetings and events help you obtain skills and develop solutions to further your success. Educational opportunities include comprehensive workshops, seminars, knowledgeable guest speakers, and presentations on new technologies in the industry. ISSA also provides members with additional discounts to a spectrum of security conferences.

Advance Career

The networking and training you receive through the ISSA will provide a means to identify potential career opportunities and can get you known to those in hiring positions. The ISSA also provides updated job postings on its Web site. Plus, you can earn CPEs for various certifications by attending meetings and conferences sponsored by the ISSA.

Leadership Opportunities

Get involved. Promote information security in your company, industry, and your community. At the local Chapter and ISSA Board levels, you can participate, learn, and help spread the word about the vital importance of information security.

Recognition

Become an ISSA author or speaker. ISSA welcomes articles from members for publication on the ISSA Web site and in The ISSA Journal. Share your ideas about security, management, solutions, and innovation. Making a presentation about how you have applied security technology to address risks or ways you have adapted practices to solve problems helps other ISSA members and will identify you as an information security professional who is willing to share ideas and experiences. Plus, you can earn CISSP CPEs.

Access to Information

The ISSA Web site, http://www.issa.org/, provides a one-stop site for information professionals to quickly find useful information on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association's monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association, and chapter news.

How to Become a Member

Contact ISSA International Headquarters, phone: +1 (703) 382-8205 (local/international).
Join online or printout the membership application form and mail it to:

ISSA Inc.
1964 Gallows Road Suite 310
Vienna, VA. 22182

 

Contribute to the Journal:

Please contact the ISSA Journal Editor, and review in advance the Editorial Guidelines or the Open Forum Guidelines. Include the copyright release and submission checklist with your article. Published authors may be eligible for CPE credits.

Have you ever considered writing for publication? Would you find it helpful to bounce your ideas and concepts off other members who have published? Would it be helpful to get feedback on your draft? The Editorial Advisory Board will pair you with an experienced author. Sign up at Friends of Authors.

Interested in being a Friends of Authors mentor? See here for mentor guidance.

Advertise in the Journal: To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vendor Relations to request a Media Kit.

Meet the ISSA Journal Editorial Advisory Board.

Digital Archive for Members

Please click on the following journal issue links for access:
COMPUTER-Desktop/Laptop: Bluetoad | PDF; MOBILE-phone/tablet: iOS, Android ePub | Kindle Mobi

	March 2019 Volume 17 - Issue 3 Feature articles include: Application Security, Ethics, & Eight-Year-Olds | Matt Wilgus The Quest for Visibility and Control in the Cloud | Yuri Diogenes Countering Gender Disparity: Creating Anti-Predictions Using Data Science | Lori L. Cole Lost Cryptographics Keys – Lessons from Gerald Cotton | Steve Kirby Anonymous Digital Signatures | Phillip H. Griffin Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - Application Security, Ethics, & Eight-Year-Olds - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	February 2019 Volume 17 - Issue 2 Feature articles include: California Dreaming – The Fight with the Federal Government over Technology | David R. Jackson Bridging the Cyber Gap: Spotting Hidden Security Talent in Your Organization | Philip Casesa SIEM Implementation for School Districts Utilizing FOSS | Alex Smith Automation of Business-Aware Incident Management | Mariusz Stawowski Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - California Dreaming – The Fight with the Federal Government over Technology - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	January 2019 Volume 17 - Issue 1 Feature articles include: The Post Exploitation Malware Era | Meir Brown How Cybersecurity Teams Can Support and Facilitate Compliance with the GDPR | Grace Buckler Spoofing a Hardware Security Module | Jeff Stapleton The Art of Pushing Left in Application Security | Kelley Bryant Net Neutrality: What Is It and Is It Necessary? | Nima Zahadat Practical Approaches to Overcome Security Challenges in Cloud Computing: Part 2: Private Cloud | Seetharaman Jeganathan Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - The Post Exploitation Malware Era - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	December 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 12 Feature articles include: The Future of IT Risk Management Will Be Quantified | Jack Freund Our Journey in Phishing Mitigation | Jennifer Kinney and Aurobindo Sundaram The Impact of Cryptocurrency on Modern-Day Cybercrime | Michael Doran Practical Approaches to Overcome Security Challenges in Cloud Computing | Seetharaman Jeganathan Did GDPR Revoke the Digital Certificate? | Jeff Stapleton and Stephen Wu Staring Down the Future of Cloud Computing | Tim O’Neal Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
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	November 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 11 Feature articles include: Malware: Cat and Mouse Forever? | Ken Dunham Pulling Back the Privacy Curtain | Reg Harnish Holistic Approach to Enhance Your Security Posture | Yuri Diogenes A Look at the Espionage Act of 1917 for the Internet Age | Whitney Partridge and Nima Zahadat Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - Malware: Cat and Mouse Forever? - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	October 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 10 Feature articles include: Cloud Cryptography and Key Management | Jeff Stapleton Bookworm: A Threat Hunting Story | Carl Saiyed Cloud Security Due Diligence | Chris Wolski Security Measures That Help Reduce the Cost of a Data Breach | Mangaya Sivagnanam Extracting Timely Sign-in Data from Office 365 Logs | Mark J. Lucas Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - Cloud Cryptography and Key Management - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	September 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 9 Feature articles include: How Cybersecurity Teams Can Support and Facilitate Compliance with the GDPR | Grace Buckle The Brave Old New World of Privacy | Steven J. Ross and Robert G. Parker On the Effects of Enterprise Security on Employee Privacy | Amn Rahman and Ashish Gehani The Art of Pushing Left in Application Security | Kelley Bryant Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - How Cybersecurity Teams Can Support and Facilitate Compliance with the GDPR - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	August 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 8 Feature articles include: Cryptocurrency and Corporate Security | Anthony J. Ferrante and D. Frank Hsu Employee and Insider Data Breaches: Vulnerability or Threat Vector? | Barry S. Herrin The Genesis of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence | Michael R. Grimaila Smarter Cyber Risk Governance for Health Care in a Digital Transformation Age | Indrajit Atluri Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - Cryptocurrency and Corporate Security - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	July 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 7 Feature articles include: Evolution of the Cybersecurity Framework | Alex Grohmann A Multi-Pronged Approach to GDPR Compliance | Mark Shriner Information Security Standards: Differences, Benefits, Impacts, and Evolution } Antonella Commiato and Michael Sturgill Net Neutrality: What Is It and Is It Necessary? | Nima Zahadat PCAP Next Generation: Is Your Sniffer Up to Snuff? | Scott D. Fether Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
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	June 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 6 Feature articles include: S/MIME Certificate Management through DNS – DANE: A New Approach | Dena T. Bauckman Rationalizing Behavioral Biometrics | Maria Schuett Spoofing a Hardware Security Module | Jeff Stapleton A Data-Centric, Defense-in-Depth Approach for Securing the Internet of Things | Mangaya Sivagnanam Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - S/MIME Certificate Management through DNS – DANE: A New Approach - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	May 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 5 Feature articles include: Practical and Actionable Cybersecurity Solutions for Securing Protected Health Information | Sue Wang and Zach Furness Orchestration and Automation in the Real World | Ken Dunham Security Threats, Defenses, and Recommended Practices for Enterprise Mobility | Vincent Sritapan and Karim Eldefrawy Securing a Medical Device | Dave Presuhn and Andrew Bomett Securing the Remote Employee: Protecting the Human Endpoint in the Cybersecurity Environment | Curtis Campbell Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
Not a member? Read this month's feature article - Practical and Actionable Cybersecurity Solutions for Securing Protected Health Information - at no charge or Join Now and gain full access to the ISSA Journal.
	April 2018 Volume 16 - Issue 4 Feature articles include: Securing Complex Cyber-Physical Medical Device Landscapes | Ulrich Lang The Dangers in Perpetuating a Culture of Risk Acceptance | Matt Wilgus Using PKI to Build a Secure Industrial Internet of Things | Mike Nelson The Two Faces of Innovation: From Safe and Dumb to Vulnerable Smart Products and Infrastructure | Steven W. Teppler Cyber-Physical Intelligence | Tyson Brooks Members: please click on the following Journal issue links for access: Computer: Bluetoad - PDF; Mobile: ePub - Mobi
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ISSA permits the use of any information on this site or in publications upon written request. If the information is used in later editions, we ask that you obtain updated versions of the information for those editions. Please indicate the ISSA copyright in any publications and include the following notice in the materials: "ISSA is the registered trademark of ISSA, Inc."

Use of the ISSA Logo is governed by the Logo Usage Policy. Please refer to this policy before making use of the ISSA Logo.

Any other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information or for clarification on the use of the above trademark, please contact the ISSA VP of Web Services.

Logo Use Policy

1.1 Trademarks and Copyrights of ISSA

Policy: Any variation on the ISSA logo must be avoided.

Intent: To protect the unifying function and legal identity of the ISSA logo.

Background: The logo has been in use for multiple purposes and in various forms. It is the intent of the board to standard use of the ISSA logo as defined here.

Approved/Updated: 10/20/2001

1.1.1 ISSA Brand

ISSA's logo represents a "brand" through which the Association is known to the world. As such it serves a unifying function by which all aspects of the Association become easily recognizable to the public and to our members. Establishing and sustaining a strong brand is essential if we are to think, act and be recognized as a global Association. In this process it is essential that our brand be strong, differentiating, and consistent around the world, and create a strong, positive awareness in the minds of our members and the general public.

To build a clear image of our global Association, we need to present consistent messages to the market. To accomplish this we need:

One name

ISSA chapters around the world will all do business under the name - ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) - wherever it is legally possible.

One organization

We will integrate our chapters around the world into a single Association.

One voice

To build a clear image in the minds of our targets, we must give consistent messages about who we are, how we work with our members and the value we demonstrate. This is our brand positioning.

One look

We will give all our communications around the world a consistent look that communicates our brand values.

Communicating our brand consistently in all our external communications and living it in our behavior will create the most favorable image of our Association in the minds of today's - and tomorrow's - successful business and information security leaders. A better-known name and a higher profile will make it easier to recruit as members high quality people who share our beliefs and characteristics.

1.1.2 ISSA Logo

The logo upon which we build our brand consists of four elements:

1. the design,
2. the color,
3. the tagline and
4. the typeface.

1.1.3 Policy

Any variation on the logo must be avoided, as this would reduce the unifying function of the brand. Changes to the logo might also have an affect on the legal standing of the logo.

1.1.3.1 Use of the Logo

All materials prepared by ISSA or any of its member chapters for presentation in a public forum, including web sites, brochures and flyers, and official organization business cards, should present the ISSA logo in its approved form.

1.1.3.1.1 Black and White Logo

When used for presentation in a black and white document format, it is permissible for the ISSA logo to be implemented in a grey-scale version, and in a two-color format for controlling expenses in publications. The logo is available in JPEG and GIF format for web site and document use, and in an EPS format for professional printing. The logo is also available in 4-color format, in 2-color format for reduced printing cost, and in gray-scale for black and white printing. The high-resolution version of the logo is preferred for use whenever possible.

1.1.3.2 Chapter Designation

Additional text and/or graphics may be used to differentiate chapter materials, but the official ISSA logo should always be used in addition to any chapter designation including use in any official publication and on Chapter web sites.

1.1.3.3 Use of the Logo by Other Organizations

The official ISSA logo may not be used by any other organization without the express written consent of the ISSA International Board. Permissible uses of the logo include use of the logo on materials for educational events sponsored by the ISSA and on-line links to the ISSA web site from official Sponsors at either the local or the international level. Links from other non-Sponsor organizations are permissible when approved by the Director of Communications.

1.1.3.4 Business Cards

The official ISSA logo must be used on official business cards for officers of the Association, including International Board members and local chapter officers. These business cards must be for Association business only, and must be ordered through the ISSA business office according to the format set forth by the International Board. Chapter logos may be included on chapter officer business cards at the request of the chapter.

1.1.3.5 Improper Use

The logo may not be used on non-Association materials, including web sites, brochures and non-Association business cards, without the express written consent of the ISSA International Board.

1.1.3.6 Grandfather Clause

Pre-existing materials (pamphlets, flyers, handouts, etc.) that do not conform to these guidelines may continue to be used until the supply has been exhausted. Any new supplies of these materials, however, should be created with the officially approved logo.

1.1.3.6.1 Exception to the Grandfather Clause

Pre-existing materials applies only to printed paperwork and objects to be handed out to existing and prospective members. It does not apply to web sites or to other electronic materials. Electronic materials should be altered to include the officially approved logo.

1.1.4 Products

From time to time, ISSA may acquire a variety of rights to products that were produced with member participation authorized by the International Board of Directors. Only the board has the authority to make commitments for ISSA with regard to these products or the processes that affects the status of the Association's rights. The International Board of Directors may appoint designees to conduct the routine negotiations with these products and processes.

1.1.5 Availability

The official logo will be made available to the Chapters in both presentation and printable format on the web site and through the International office personnel.

Click here for Chapter Dues Rates

Please use the map or links above to locate chapters in your area.

Join us at the 2017 ISSA International Conference!

Detailed Schedule
Click here for session descriptions

 Registration Is Open!

Registration Rates July 15, 2017 - October 8, 2017

• Members***:  Registration is $499 USD.
• Non-Members:  Registration is $898 USD
• Students: Full conference registration is $150 USD

On Site Rates after October 8, 2017

• Members***:  Registration is $549 USD.
• Non-Members:  Registration is $998 USD
• Students: Full conference registration is $150 USD
  

Volunteer Rates

• Registration is $200 USD
• Volunteers sign up for at least one volunteer shift using the ISSA Volunteer Signup Sheet
  

Conference registration includes:

• All sessions on October 10-11; including keynotes, breakout sessions, breakfast, and lunch both days.
• October 9 Opening Reception and Capture the Flag.
• October 10 Party on the Flight Deck at USS Midway.
• A certificate of attendance for continuing professional education (CPE), up to 16 hours available.
• Exclusive access to the ISSA International Conference mobile app for conference information and networking. The app launces in September, watch your email for details!

 ***To access the Member Rate, you must be a dues-paying member of ISSA International in good standing. On the registration website, you will prompted to search for your member record using your member email address.

Group Discounts

Staff can assist you with your group registration of 5 or more attendees. Please contact Leah Lewis for a group discount code. Group discounts are as follows:

• 5 or more attendees: 10% off
• 10 or more attendees: 20% off

ISSA Conference Registration Cancellation Policy:

Substitution, cancellation, and refund requests must be submitted in writing and faxed to + 703 435 4390 or emailed to conference@issa.org.

• For cancellations received through September 15, 2017, you may receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
• For cancellations received between September 16, 2017 through October 8, 2017, fifty percent (50%) of the registration fee will be refunded.
• Cancellations received on or after October 9, 2017 are nonrefundable. No refunds will be granted for nonappearances.
• Substitutions are permitted at any time upon written notice from the original registrant.
• Confirmation of refund request is the responsibility of the attendee.
• Refunds will be processed no later than October 31, 2017.
  
  

Venue

San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101

Click here to reserve your room at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina. The daily rate is $199 plus state and local taxes. Reservations are available until September 15, 2017 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. Space is limited.

ONLY make your reservation using this link or by calling the hotel directly. Hotel piracy is a new epidemic in the meeting and events industry. Scam companies may reach out notifying you that ISSA has contracted outside vendors to assist you with booking your hotel reservation. These fake companies then pressure you or your office staff to provide them with your credit card information to book your hotel stay directly through them. If you fall for their trick, you may arrive to the meeting location and there will not be a reservation under your name, but your fees for the room would have been stolen from your credit card. If you are contacted in such a manner, please capture as much information as possible and send their contact information to us at mjamborsky@issa.org. Do not make any reservations with another organization, as we will be unable to assist you with any issues that may arise. Only use official ISSA materials to register for the meeting and book your hotel stay – never work with a third party, book directly through our website or email communication. We take the privacy of our members very seriously. ISSA will never release your contact information to a third party housing vendor. Also keep in mind, this situation could happen to other similar societies or organizations for any meeting, conference, or convention you might attend.

Contact Sean Bakke (sean.bakke@issa.org) for sponsorship options and exclusive branding opportunities.

Thank You to ISSA's 2017 Conference Sponsors

Blue Diamond Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Exhibitors

ISSA Education Foundation Annual Fundraiser Sponsors

Media Partners

Career Center Participants

2016 International Conference Recap

Click here to access presentations from the 2016 conference

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ISSA CISO Executive Membership Program

The role of information security executive continues to be defined and redefined as the integration of business and technology as it evolves. While these new positions gain more authority and responsibility, peers must form a collaborative environment to foster knowledge and influence that will shape the profession.

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) recognizes this need and created the exclusive CISO Executive Membership program to give executives an environment to achieve mutual success. Connecting professionals to a large network of peers, valuable information, and top industry experts the program is a functional resource for members to advance personal and industry understanding of critical issues in information security.

Membership Benefits

• Free registration at 4 CISO Executive Forums per year, including lodging for one night* and all meals at each Forum
• Extensive networking opportunities with peers and experts on an on-going basis
• Privileged access to onlinecommunity
• Direct access to top subject matter experts through educational seminars
• An effective forum for understanding and influencing relevant standards and legislation
• A unified voice to influence industry vendors
• Automatic CPE submission
• The option of an additional ISSA International general membership for assignment to an individual on the CISO member’s staff** ($95+ value)
• Basic Wisegate membership, including exclusive access to the Wisegate community and ISSA CISO Forum private group ($2,450 value)

*CISO Member is responsible for making his or her own hotel reservations. Reservations must be made at the host hotel in the ISSA room block to qualify for complimentary one (1) night lodging.

**To register your staff person for ISSA membership, contact Sean Bakke with the person's name, title, and email address to process their membership

Membership Cost

$995 per 12-month period, plus ISSA Chapter dues.

Membership Application

Join online

For more information or to upgrade your existing ISSA membership, please contact Sean Bakke 781 569 6607

Reasons companies choose to support ISSA:

• Reach a targeted audience of information security professionals
• 81% of members come from companies with more than 1,000 employees
• Web marketing programs reach all 11,000 active members around the world and Industry webinars reach an additional 34,000 prospective members
• 53% of members have an annual IS budget of more than $5 Million
• 60% of members are CISSP Certified
• 95% of members make, influence, or support purchasing decisions
• Customized sponsorship packages are designed to fit your marketing strategies

Sponsors can reach ISSA members through the various web marketing programs. 

The ISSA International Web Conference series is one of the most popular programs and is VERY well received by members.

Reach a focused core of ISSA CISO Executive Members through our CISO Executive Forums.

Please contact our Sponsorship team, at sponsor@issa.org for more information.